Roberto Simpson Winthrop
Roberto Simpson Winthrop (14 December 1799 – 23 December 1877), was a sailor of British origin, nationalized Chilean, who made a career in the Chilean Navy from 1818 and reached the rank of rear-admiral in 1852. Distinguished himself during the Spanish American wars of independence and the War of the Confederation. He was also founder of the Simpson family in Chile, initiator of the first hydrographic works in the country, senator and diplomat.
Roberto Simpson | |
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| Birth name | Roberto Simpson Winthrop |
| Born | 14 December 1799 Hampshire, Great Britain |
| Died | 23 December 1877 (aged 78) Valparaíso, Chile |
| Allegiance | Chile |
| Branch | Chilean Navy |
| Service years | 1818–1871 |
| Rank | Rear-admiral |
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